Jim offers up the latest stock market outlook from Ned Davis Research and it's pretty good. Read More

Keep a steady eye on the intrinsic merits of companies, instead of getting whipsawed by the rollercoaster movements of the market. Read More

Yield-hungry investors have bid up the MLP space to a new all-time high. That's caused anxiety that MLPs' incredible run could soon reverse. Read More

Shares of Big Blue fell after it reported weaker sales on Tuesday. But its focus on emerging markets and computer services set it up for gains. Read More

Rising prices at the pump in the Golden State are creating nuggets of opportunity for savvy investors. Read More

Here’s a little noticed but promising “niche” investment play on the accelerating recovery of the battered housing market. Read More

The fast-food giant’s latest earnings report shows that it’s starting to benefit from its rapid expansion in the world’s second-most-populous country. Read More

Here’s a list of new and compelling Direct Purchase Plans (DRIPs) to power your portfolio. Read More

A joint venture led by Royal Dutch Shell Plc (London: RDSA, NYSE: RDS/A) unit Shell Canada Ltd is moving ahead with an ambitious, USD1.35 billlion project that should reduce greenhouse gas emissions from oil sands production. Read More

When cash is tight or opportunities arise, people often want to tap their IRAs or other retirement accounts. There could be a penalty for doing so if you are under age 59½. But there are 13 exceptions to the penalty, so with a little planning you might be able to avoid the penalty and have more after-tax cash to spend. Read More